Don't stop me, I want to go to Turpan to enjoy the flowers

🌟Turpan Apricot Blossom Festival is one of the most distinctive tourist festivals in Xinjiang in spring. It is held from late March to early April every year. When the apricot blossoms are in full bloom, 🎊the entire Turpan Basin is like a pink ocean, attracting a large number of tourists. The following is a detailed gameplay guide: 1. Best viewing time - Flowering period: 🌱Usually March 20th - April 10th (may vary due to temperature, it is recommended to check before departure). - Recommended time: [Sunrise] Early morning or evening light is soft and suitable for taking photos; avoid strong sunlight at noon. 2. Main flower viewing locations 🎀 Nanhu Village, Toksun County - Features: The apricot blossoms are the largest in scale, with the style of the Uyghur village, folk performances and handicraft stalls. - Activities: opening ceremony, 🕺 folk songs and dances, 🍡 food appreciation. 🎀Surroundings of Kumtag Desert in Shanshan County - Features: The amazing sight of desert and apricot blossoms in the same frame, 📷 suitable for photography enthusiasts. - How to play: After enjoying the flowers, you can visit the Kumtag Desert Scenic Area. 🎀Yar Town, Gaochang District, Turpan City - Features: 🍊An old-fashioned apricot blossom viewing spot with convenient transportation and mature supporting facilities. 3. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: 🚗Starting from Urumqi, it takes about 2.5 hours to reach Toksun or Turpan city via Lianhuo Expressway. - Bus: 🚌Take a bus from Urumqi Bus Station to Turpan (about 3 hours), 🚖and then transfer to a local bus. - Charter/carpooling: 🚐Flexible, suitable for small groups of 4-6 people (about 500-800 yuan/day). - Note⚠️: Some roads will be congested during the Apricot Blossom Festival, so it is recommended to navigate to real-time traffic conditions. 4. Experiences not to be missed ✅Folk culture - Participate in the Uyghur song and dance "Maixilaifu" and learn Xinjiang dance. - Visit traditional houses and experience earthenware making, mulberry paper painting and other intangible cultural heritage projects. ✅Food check-in - Must-try: 🥯Apricot Blossom Festival limited edition apricot blossom noodle, baked buns, pilaf, 🥘big plate chicken, raisin noodle. - Recommended places: 🍝Toksun Mixed Noodles (Nanhu Village Roadside Shop), Turpan Night Market. ✅Nearby joint tours - Huoyan Mountain: 30 kilometers away from Turpan city, you can check in along the way. - Jiaohe Ancient City: A world cultural heritage, [GreatWall] feels the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old city. - Karez Paradise: 💦Learn about Xinjiang's ancient water conservancy wisdom. 5. Practical Tips - Clothing: The temperature difference in spring is large (20℃+ during the day, below 10℃ at night), 🥼 it is recommended to dress in an onion style (thin coat + sweater), 👒 wear a sun hat and sunglasses🕶. - Photography: 👗 Wear light-colored or ethnic clothing for better photos. Drones must be registered in advance. - Accommodation: 🏬Hotels in Toksun/Turpan city need to be booked 1-2 weeks in advance, and the price of homestays is about 200-400 yuan/night. - Tickets: Most apricot blossom viewing spots are free, but some villages may charge a sanitation fee (10-20 yuan). 6. Itinerary suggestions (2 days and 1 night) [Calendar] - Day 1: Urumqi ➡️ Toksun Nanhu Village (flower viewing + lunch) ➡️ Turpan City (stay in the city, visit Grape Valley at night). - Day 2: Huoyan Mountain ➡️Jiaohe Ancient City ➡️Kanez ➡️Return. 🌟Turpan is full of vitality during the Apricot Blossom Festival. Combining natural scenery with cultural experience, it is a great choice for spring travel in Xinjiang!